The company was founded by Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam in 2001 under Razor & Tie Entertainment. The albums are composed of "kid-friendly" versions of the latest songs on Top 40 radio and are sung by young children. Each year, Kidz Bop releases 2 volume CDs, as well of 4 "music compilations".
According to Billboard, three Kidz Bop albums were among the top ten children's albums sold in 2010, including both of the top two albums. Kidz Bop 18 was the #1 kids’ album of 2010; Kidz Bop 17 ranked in at #2, and Kidz Bop 16 was #10.
In addition to music, the brand also has a social networking and content sharing website, KidzBop.com.
Say Hey
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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Worldwide
I say, hey, I'll be gone today
But I'll be back around the way
It seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
That I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you
I've been a lot of places all around the way
I've seen a lot joy and I've seen a lot of pain
But I don't wanna write a love song for the world
I just want to write a song about a boy and a girl
People on the corner always callin' my name
And the kids on the corner playin' ghetto games
When I saw you gettin' down, well, I hoped it was you
And when I looked into your eyes I knew it was true
I say, hey, I'll be gone today
But I'll be back around the way
It seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
But I know one thing
That I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you
Now I'm not a highly metaphysical man
But I know when the stars are aligned, you can
Bump into person in the middle of the road
Look into their eyes and you suddenly know
Rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
Dancin' in the night in the middle of June
My momma told me don't lose you
'Cause the best luck I had was you
I say, hey, I'll be gone today
But I'll be back around the way
It seems like everywhere I go
The more I seem, the less I know
But I know one thing
That I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you
And I said rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
I said, hey momma, hey momma, close to you
Rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
I said, hey momma, hey momma, hey momma
Hey momma, hey momma, hey momma
Hey momma, hey momma
My momma told me don't lose you
'Cause the best luck I had was you
And I know one thing that I love you
I say, hey, I'll be gone today
But I'll be back around the way
It seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
I say, hey, I'll be gone today
But I'll be back around the way
It seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
But I know one thing
That I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you
Rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
I said, hey momma, hey momma, hey momma
Hey momma
Rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
Come on, hey momma, hey momma, I hope it's you
The lyrics to Kidz Bop's "Say Hey" express the feeling of love and connection between two people within the chaos of the world. The song's opening lyrics, "This one goes out to you and yours, worldwide," suggest a universal message of hope and love. The singer then goes on to say that they will be leaving but will return, indicating that they have a person or place that they call home. The more they travel and see, the more they realize how little they know about the world. Despite this, there is one thing that they are sure of, that they love the person they are singing to.
The song's verses describe the different experiences the singer has had on their travels, from encountering people on the street to dancing in a crowded hall. Regardless of where they are, they are always hoping to find the person they love. Finally, the chorus is repeated with the addition of the line, "Come on, hey momma, hey momma, I hope it's you," reinforcing the idea that the person they love is the one they want to be with, no matter where they are.
Overall, "Say Hey" is a song about the power of love to bring people together and the longing to be with the ones we care about, despite whatever else is happening in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
This one goes out to you and yours
Worldwide
This song is dedicated to everyone in the world.
I say, hey, I'll be gone today
But I'll be back around the way
It seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
I am leaving for today, but I will return. The more I travel, the more I realize how little I actually know.
But I know one thing
That I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you
Despite everything I don't know, I know that I love you and I want to express that multiple times.
I've been a lot of places all around the way
I've seen a lot joy and I've seen a lot of pain
But I don't wanna write a love song for the world
I just want to write a song about a boy and a girl
I have traveled a lot and seen both happiness and sadness. I want to write a simple love song about two people instead of trying to capture the whole world's feelings.
People on the corner always callin' my name
And the kids on the corner playin' ghetto games
When I saw you gettin' down, well, I hoped it was you
And when I looked into your eyes I knew it was true
People recognize me on the street but when I saw you dancing, I hoped it was you. When I looked into your eyes, I knew it was true love.
Now I'm not a highly metaphysical man
But I know when the stars are aligned, you can
Bump into person in the middle of the road
Look into their eyes and you suddenly know
I'm not someone who usually talks about metaphysics, but I believe that sometimes everything just falls into place, and when you look into someone's eyes in that moment, you feel a strong connection.
Rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
Dancin' in the night in the middle of June
My momma told me don't lose you
'Cause the best luck I had was you
Dancing with you in the middle of June is a highlight for me. My mom told me not to let you go because you are the best thing that's ever happened to me.
And I said rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
I said, hey momma, hey momma, close to you
Rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
I said, hey momma, hey momma, hey momma
Hey momma, hey momma, hey momma
Hey momma, hey momma
I repeat that dancing with you is amazing, and that I feel close to you. I mention my mom again because she warned me not to lose you, and I hope that it's you I'm dancing with.
But I know one thing
That I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you
Again I emphasize that despite everything else, I love you.
I say, hey, I'll be gone today
But I'll be back around the way
It seems like everywhere I go
The more I see, the less I know
I reiterate that I'm leaving but I will return, and again reflect on how the more I see of the world, the less I feel I truly understand.
Rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
I said, hey momma, hey momma, hey momma
Hey momma
Rockin' in the dance hall, movin' with you
Come on, hey momma, hey momma, I hope it's you
I express how much I enjoy dancing with you and hope that it is really you. I call out to my mom again in hopes of making the point that I truly appreciate and cherish you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBBIE SHAKESPEARE, SLY DUNBAR
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